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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1916
Page
4
Local notices discuss delivery rates and carrier rules for The Athens Banner, leap year reflections, remarks on Wilson and suffrage, traffic enforcement, wartime aid to Jews, and upcoming conferences. Editorial snippets mention prosperity, national sentiment, and the 1915 economic outlook with notes on Barrow County paper and state farming.
The Torrens land title method faces long standing litigation and reform hope. Georgia resists rapid change while Virginia lawmakers weigh adopting the system amid strong public discussion. If adopted, it could reduce doubts over many land titles and improve clarity.
The December 1915 foreign and domestic commerce report shows American exports at 359.2 million dollars, the highest monthly total in U S history, lifting 1915 exports to 3 5509 million. The year ended with a large trade surplus as imports also rose compared with prior years.
A captioned cartoon notes a figure who never achieved success despite marked ability. TheBusiness Office quips he lacked market ability, highlighting a contrast between talent and commercial traction.
The War in Europe comes alive on screen in a five reel feature at the Vaudette. The program showcases real scenes of leaders and troops from multiple nations, including Joffre Kitchener and Belgian rulers, with genuine frontline images and hospital scenes. It aims to educate rather than thrill audiences.
The message explains that duplex subscribers share a line and must not remove the receiver from the hook while the bell rings. A busy line occurs when one party is using the phone though the called party may not be. Cooperation of duplex subscribers is essential for good service on these lines.
The 1912 Journal of the American Medical Association reports calcium based therapy aiding pulmonary tuberculosis with lesion confinement and sputum clearing. Eckman’s Alterative is highlighted for containing calcium without opiates, claimed to be easily assimilated and stomach friendly.
Jackson Mississippi Mrs W F Marshall state librarian the sole state office open to women was recently chosen for a four year term as state librarian, reaffirming her position in the Mississippi administration.
Mr Howell Peacock announced that the Athletic Board has turned over basketball duties to the University of Georgia. The move allows basketball to be played independently of the athletic association's football and baseball programs.
Geraldine Farrar stars as Carmen in a silent film rendition at the Colonial Theater with Wallace Reed Don Jose Horace Carpenter and Pedro de Cordoba in supporting roles. The program runs 3:30 to 11 with Haughey’s Orchestra performing Carmen music and tickets priced 15 and 25 cents.
Miss Mildred Rutherford historian general of the United Daughters of the Confederacy addressed a large Jacksonville audience in the chamber of commerce auditorium. She was welcomed with an ovation and received a bouquet. a mass meeting for school children was planned for Hemming Park later that afternoon.
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